Recommended RV GPS?

1775 wrote:

Lantley wrote:

What happens if the phone rings while in GPS mode?

With Copilot if a call comes in the phone will go to the answer call screen so that you can take the call. Once the call is complete you then need to touch the Copilot Icon on the top corner of the phone screen and it will automatically go back to the Copilot app and resume the route. You can also turn off Copilot when you stop in the middle of a route and when you start the app again it will ask if you want to resume the route.

Been there done that. It does work however a call at the wrong time does interfere with the GPS and can cause you to miss a turn or instruction.
I have a few phone GPS Apps. However I prefer a stand alone GPS for the screen size, additional features and the fact that it is dedicated and not being used for other tasks.

Lantley wrote:

What happens if the phone rings while in GPS mode?

With Copilot if a call comes in the phone will go to the answer call screen so that you can take the call. Once the call is complete you then need to touch the Copilot Icon on the top corner of the phone screen and it will automatically go back to the Copilot app and resume the route. You can also turn off Copilot when you stop in the middle of a route and when you start the app again it will ask if you want to resume the route.

That is one of the disadvantages, for sure, because the Droid can't run more than one task at a time, I believe. I have the original version. Perhaps newer ones can multitask.

If I get a call I just have to restart the Navigate mode when finished.

Gonzo42 wrote:
Rather than spend big bucks on a stand-alone GPS, I rely on the Navigate (GPS) app in my original Droid phone. I have never had problems with it. I have the cradle that has the suction cup for the side window, and the magnet puts it into Navigate mode automagically. (Easy to turn it off, too).

One great advantage is it can go to a contact one puts into the contact list. Since I want to go to, say, an RV park, I would but that info into my contact list anyway, even if only temporarily.



I want to agree with you, but them we would both be wrong.

What happens if the phone rings while in GPS mode?

I have been trying (for free) Copilot GPS app for both Android and Iphone. It has an RV profile that includes both height restriction routing and propane avoidance routing. So far it has routed better than the RandMcN and as good as the Garmin. It also lets you select from alternate routings which the Garmin and Rand don't do. Maps are from Navtec. The free version gives a 14 day trial of all features but after 14 days it still works, routes, etc. but has no voice direction and does not auto recalculate routes but requires a button to be pushed to recalculate. The US Premium version is $9.99 and adds turn by turn voice direction including street names, auto recalculate if you go off route, lane guidance, and traffic ($10 per year subscription for traffic- first year free), plus other features. Map updates are free. Maps are stored on the device - this can be used with no data connection and maps are stored in internal SD storage on Android or on the phone storage on Iphone. So far it is working well. It certainly does everything the Garmin or the RandMc does and you are not spending anywhere near $400. (One word of caution - an app update was issued a day ago that causes the app not to shut down when exited - this will be fixed shortly so wait awhile before downloading. Try it for free and decide for yourself. If nothing else if you are considering an RV GPS you can see what one is like without spending any money.

Rather than spend big bucks on a stand-alone GPS, I rely on the Navigate (GPS) app in my original Droid phone. I have never had problems with it. I have the cradle that has the suction cup for the side window, and the magnet puts it into Navigate mode automagically. (Easy to turn it off, too).

One great advantage is it can go to a contact one puts into the contact list. Since I want to go to, say, an RV park, I would but that info into my contact list anyway, even if only temporarily.



I want to agree with you, but then we would both be wrong.

I have a Garmin RV 760 LMT. So far I have no complaints. Updating has been fine.

I've been researching them too, as I plan on getting an RV-specific unit this year. I have read too many owner complaints about Garmin not helping with questions or problems, and not doing free map updates. I think it now comes down to either the Rand McNally unit, or the TomTom via 1605 (for actually about half the price of the Garmin).

But I have heard that RM and TT may be coming out with an updated unit this summer. Since I'm in no big hurry, I may wait to see if that materializes. Good Sam already had their Rand McNally version on sale last week for $70 off (I think it was on sale for $269.00) They and TT also do 4 free map updates a year for the life of the unit, have a rear port for external camera, and can be set for the type (height,weight) or motorhome you drive.

azdryheat wrote:
I don't have one but have you considered a Garmin made for the truckers? Click HERE

I bought this Garmin dezl 760LMT and have been profoundly impressed with it. I also bought the BC20 wireless rear view camera to link with it as well. The dezl and the RV model are basically the same unit. I love the voice activated command capabilities and the RV specific parameters that can be programmed into the unit. With a smart phone linked to the GPS through the voice-activated Bluetooth, I don't have to touch anything while underway. I travel with the camera on rear view mode all the times, which assists with lane changes, and I can still hear the voice directions and traffic alerts from the GPS. Toggling back and forth between the GPS & camera is very easy so I have a GPS and a rear view camera on just one monitor, leaving the dash uncluttered. Don't know about the Good Sam unit, which I believe is the Rand McNally 7720, but I too had been looking at that one before I decided on the Garmin dezl. I had Garmins in the past and had very good luck with them so I stayed with Garmin. Real happy that I did. Good luck on your decision.

I don't have one but have you considered a Garmin made for the truckers? Click HERE